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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.70, 965.56 and 491.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.70, 965.56 and 491.54 is: 737.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.70 : 965.56 = 491.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.70/965.56 = 491.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.70x = 965.56 × 491.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.70x = 474,611.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,611.36/643.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.32

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